🌱 Inside the star-studded sports card frenzy now taking over Rosemont

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In today's newsletter:

• Inside the star-studded sports card frenzy now taking over Rosemont
• Which UCLA softball stars are coming to Rosemont’s AUSL All-Star Cup?

Also on today's calendar: Anthony Mrocka and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What was the occupation of the 3 wise men? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
• Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Gronk revs up crowd as Tyson, Holyfield square off on Day 4 at The National (sportscollectorsdigest.com) — Rosemont is buzzing as The National sports collectibles convention packs the convention center, with Rob Gronkowski ripping card packs on eBay Live and thrilling fans. Visitors are also lining up for autographs from legends like Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, and Sheryl Swoopes, browsing a massive trading-card history exhibit, and chasing high-end Michael Jordan memorabilia up for auction.
   

• Pro Bruin Rundown: UCLA softball alumni make league-wide impact in 2nd season of AUSL (dailybruin.com) — Rosemont will host the AUSL All-Star Cup starting August 8, featuring several standout UCLA softball alumni who’ve powered teams across the Athletes Unlimited Softball League this season. From dominant pitching and clutch home runs to flawless defense, the story tracks how former Bruins shaped the league’s second year and which of them are headed here for the showcase.
   

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📸 Around Rosemont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rosemont

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 2

• Chicago and Styx →
  Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 5

• Anthony Mrocka →
  Zanies Comedy Club, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont
  7:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• Back to School Bash Rain Date
  Iroquois Community School Des Plaines, IL 60018
  4:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Board of Education Meeting
  Iroquois Community School Des Plaines, IL 60018
  7:00 pm
• D62: Board of Education Meeting
  Iroquois Community School Forest Admin Conference Room, 1375 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 6
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• LINDSEY STIRLING - DUALITY UNTAMED TOUR →
  Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont
  7:00 pm

Friday August 21

• Leah Rudick →
  Zanies Comedy Club, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont
  7:00 pm

Sunday August 30

• Roast Battle →
  Zanies Comedy Club, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont
  8:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 2

• Kayaking: Paddle With a Ranger
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Mallard Lake
  9:00 am
• Fullersburg Days
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center and Graue Mill and Mu
  10:00 am
• House Tour: Farm Power
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
  10:00 am
• Wild Baby Brunch
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Park Ridge

• Joyce Ann Olinger (wgil.com)
• Paul Sanasardo, Creator of Intense (and Even Brutal) Dances, Dies at 97 (nytimes.com)
• Key takeaways: Yankees 2, Cubs 0 (mlb.com)

Des Plaines

• Council Set To Vote On Contracts For Downtown Bank Restoration (journal-topics.com)
• Illinois AG Secures $185K Penalty From Feed Manufacturer Over Foul Odors (journal-topics.com)
• Over $27K Raised In Memory Of Marine Killed In Fox River Boating Tragedy (journal-topics.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They were firemen. The Bible says they came from afar. (Thank you Jerri B. for sending it in!)
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